Iglesia de San Miguel - Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz, España - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

"Fue fortaleza musulmana sobre una colina hasta el S. XV que se convirtió en ermita bajo la advocación de San Miguel. A causa de las lluvias, se hunde en 1684 y se vuelve a construir en el S. XVIII.

Además de iglesia, ha sido hospicio de niñas huérfanas.

Actualmente está cerrada al culto, utilizándose como salón cultural (exposiciones, conferencias, presentaciones…etc.)"

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"It was a Muslim fortress on a hill until the 15th century when it became a hermitage dedicated to Saint Michael. Due to the rains, it collapsed in 1684 and was rebuilt in the 18th century.

In addition to being a church, it has been a hospice for orphan girls.

It is currently closed to worship, being used as a cultural hall (exhibitions, conferences, presentations...etc.)"

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1700 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Católica Street address of Church: C. Corredera, 60 Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz España 11630 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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